How to pronounce parakeet
Say it like PER-uh-keet. Parakeet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- keet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parakeet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parakeet
American and British speakers say parakeet in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəkit/ in the US and /ˈpærəkiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-keet.
What does parakeet mean?
- Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions.
Where does parakeet come from?
From Middle French perroquet, probably a diminutive form of the personal name Pierre; some variant forms perhaps via Italian parrocchetto, Spanish periquito.
Questions about saying parakeet
How do you pronounce parakeet?
Say PER-uh-keet. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəkit/. In British English it is /ˈpærəkiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parakeet?
Parakeet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · keet.
Do Americans and Brits say parakeet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəkit/ and the British form is /ˈpærəkiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.